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Coffee shop in CT city teeters on closing. Founders not giving up on ‘neighborhood living room.’
Change is brewing. Semilla Cafe + Studio — at the forefront of a new wave of coffee shops opening in and around downtown Hartford since the pandemic — is teetering on closing, but its co-founders say they are fighting to keep open their vision for a “neighborhood living room” even if they have to step aside. The coffee shop and music venue will be getting new operators who plan to beef up ...
Popular, Sometimes Wild, Southington Bar & Grill To Close For Good
75 Center, located in Hartford County in Southington, made the announcement on Facebook saying their last day of business will be Wednesday, July 3. "To our loyal and dear customers. Thank you for the years of memories, friendships, and celebrations along the way. Due to unfortunate circumstances we are going to be locking our doors Wednesday July 3rd for the last time.. The staff invites all of you to come down, have a drink, share some laughs, and, as always, have a great time! We will be doing a toast at midnight to send it off right!"
Connecticut Bakery Highlighted as One of the Best in the Entire Country
Another day, another thing Connecticut is good at. When we get highlighted for things on a national level, it brings me joy because people are able to recognize our state for more than just high taxes and unbearable cost of living. Honestly though, as much as we talk negative about...
Wednesday’s Warrior: Nonprofit children’s theatre encourages love of theatre in Waterbury
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Putting a spotlight on the Brass City!. “We like to say this company was created by theatre kids for theatre kids,” said Ben Orlando, the co-founder and executive director of the Greater Waterbury Children’s Theatre, which helps kids grow and thrive through acting, singing, and dancing.
Naugatuck State Forest under temporary alcohol ban imposed by DEEP for state recreation areas
NAUGATUCK, Conn — The Naugatuck State Forest has been added to a list of state recreation areas under a temporary alcohol ban imposed by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, according to a release Tuesday. The ban on the Naugatuck State Forest, located in the towns of Naugatuck,...
It’s a really big year in CT for those blue, pink and purple hydrangeas. Here’s why
One blooming nice thing about this summer: It’s a great year for hydrangeas. Those big blue, pink and purple blossoms seem to be everywhere, even places where we didn’t notice them before. “It’s all about the weather patterns,” said Marissa Agostini, greenhouse manager at Moscarillo’s garden center and nursery in West Hartford. “It’s all seasonal, so every year is going to be different, ...
How a CT music festival went from much hyped to canceled shows, a change in venue and angry fans
For a certain breed of rock fan, the Capulet Fest looked to be one of the top events of the summer, headlined by acts like Senses Fail and Nothing More, who have been known to sell out arenas on their own. The three-day festival, for which tickets ran from $65 for a one-day pass to $700 for a full weekend VIP experience, had been promoted on posters and billboards around the Connecticut for ...
Beloved Hartford restaurant getting ready to close its doors
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - It’s the end of an era. A beloved Hartford restaurant is getting ready to close its doors. J Restaurant and Bar will close Wednesday night. People have been going to the restaurant to say their goodbyes and enjoy a last meal. “It’s real bittersweet. It’s...
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